Type:                      Ahivant is a hill fort. 

Difficulty level :     Ahivant fort is medium to trek.

Height                 Ahivant is 4000 ft (1219 mtrs) above sea level. 

Base village / District / Taluka - Dare / Nashik / Surgana, Maharashtra, India.

Despite the fact that Achala and Ahivant are neighbors, Ahivant has a more extensive level not at all like Achala, which takes very nearly a full day to investigate. There is a collapse in the north-east course of the fortification, yet it is not suitable for a sit-tight.

While a collapse the southern bearing is suitable for stay. Just about 10 min. far from this hollow is a water tank. On the off chance that you originate from Dare town, you will discover crushed structures of two major doors.

In the nearby region, you will discover leftovers of numerous old castles, which demonstrates that this post was overall outfitted with a guard base. You will likewise discover Shivling at numerous spots.

While going ahead the post from this side one can discover numerous holes you can discover two to three lakes while meandering on the stronghold. There is a sanctuary with a statue that takes after Saptshrungi.

Ahivant is a piece of the Ajantha mountain range. On the north of Saptashringi and to the west of the Dhodap fortification, is arranged this fortress with an enormous level. Not every now and again went by trekkers; this fortress has seen numerous fights in history.

Ahivant has a more extensive level not at all like Achala, which takes practically a full day to investigate it. Ahivantgad There is a collapse in the north-east bearing of the fortification, yet it is not suitable for a stay.

Time to reach the top

It takes 2.30 hours from the Dare base village and 2 hours from the Belwadi base village. 

Minimum Duration 

1-2 day.

Best time to visit the fort

Any time you can visit Ahivant fort.

Water Availability 

Yes, water is available on Ahivant fort but it is available only till February and not available in the summer

Accommodation Availability

There is a cave on the fort in the southern side which is ideal for staying or camping.

Two huge entrances, caves, and three big lakes remain of the old palaces, a temple which is similar to Saptashrungi temple.

Way from Pune to Ahivant Fort

Pune to Ahivant Fort By Bus

From Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses and Volvo buses available to Nashik, distance between Pune to Nashik is 208 kms, from Nashik there are local transports available to Vani, from Vani there are local transport available to Dare village.

Pune to Ahivant Fort By Train

From Pune junction to Nashik there are trains available, Pune junction to Nashik is around 271 kms, from Nashik there are local transport available to Vani, from Vani there are local transport available to Dare village.

Pune to Ahivant Fort By Road

Route of Pune to Ahivant fort

Pune - Chakan - Rajgurunagar - Manchar - Narayangaon - Alephata - Sangamner - Nashik - Vani - Nanduri Road - Ahivant fort.

Way from Mumbai to Ahivant Fort

Mumbai to Ahivant Fort By Bus

From Mumbai there are ST (State Transport) buses and Volvo buses available to Nashik, distance between Mumbai to Nashik are 165 kms, from Nashik there are local transport available to Vani, from Vani there are local transport available to Dare village.

Mumbai to Ahivant Fort By Train

From Mumbai there are trains available to Nashik, from Mumbai to Nashik is around 128 kms, from Nashik there are local transport available to Vani, from Vani there are local transport available to Dare village.

Mumbai to Ahivant Fort By Road 

Route of Mumbai to Bhaskargad

Mumbai - Thane West - Padgha - Asangaon - Khardi - Igatpuri - Nashik - Vani - Nanduri Road - Ahivant fort.

Achala Fort

Achala post was implicitly less territory thus this fortification does not have much stronghold consequently we can say that the fortress was utilized as a watch tower it has a couple of water reservoirs and a sanctuary which takes around 30 minutes to see the entire stronghold. There are two water buckles on the post from which one is loaded with water and other one is definitely not.

There is additionally a stone which is a legend stone painted in shenduri (Mostly orange colored for sacred substances) it is around 7 feet which makes it the longest and greatest stone.

Achala post has additionally an alternate base town which is Pimpriwadi or "Dagad Pimpri". Trekkers plan both Achala and Ahivant in a solitary trek and a long trek incorporates Saptashringi, Markandya, Rawlya-Jawlya and Dhodap in the same extent.

Ozarkhed Dam

Ozarkhed Dam is an extremely excellent spot. There is a dusk point that was exceptionally decent. Sailing was additionally there within in dam. There are likewise numerous sorts of crisp fish sustenance accessible.

A number of individuals from the Nashik region come there to consume crisp fish from the dam. Water from this dam was unadulterated. It was close to Vani.

Shree Saptshrungi Devi, Vani

Shree Saptshrungi Gad is arranged at a separation of 60 km from Nashik.it is a standout amongst the most gone by and religious spots for pilgrims. As the sanctuary is arranged on a mountain, a standard transport administration is given from the foot of the mountain to the sanctuary

It is a standout amongst the most critical of the spots of Goddesses in Maharashtra. Saptashringa connotes seven mountain tops. Nanduri town is located at the foot of the Saptashringa Gad. Before the sanctuary, there stands Markandeya Rishi's (wise) slope.

The Saptashringa Gad is loaded with a mixture of trees that have therapeutic worth. According to the story portrayed in Ramayana, Hanuman conveyed the homegrown medication for injured Laxmana from this slope. There are around 108 water repositories on the slope, known as Kundas.